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A Presque Isle resident clears snow on Cedar Street during Thursday's storm. (Paul Bagnall | The Star-Herald)
A Presque Isle resident clears snow on Cedar Street during Thursday's storm. (Paul Bagnall | The Star-Herald)
Snow and rain mixture coats Aroostook County
January 26, 2023
A winter storm warning is in effect until 7 p.m. in the evening as mixtures of snow and rain blanket Aroostook County.
News Browse News
23 hours ago
This 19-year-old is running his own Aroostook coffee business
Noah Parenteau founded Higher Grounds Coffee with a few hundred dollars and a used cargo trailer when he was just 16.
2 days ago
Sophomore launches Caribou High into state theater scene after 7-year absence
Thanks to Braden Ward, Caribou High School will make an appearance in a regional theater competition for the first time since 2015.
3 days ago
1 dies in fire that destroyed Caribou apartments
CARIBOU, Maine – A man died after a Wednesday fire destroyed the Caribou apartment building he lived in. At approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday a fire broke out at 7 Water St., displacing all residents and keeping local fire crews busy most of the day. Hours later, another fire broke out at a two-story residence on 273 Sweden St.
3 days ago
FF tackles pharmacy closure, sets public comment plan
With the impending departure of Walgreens in Fort Fairfield, town officials have a plan to give residents local access to necessary medications.
3 days ago
Houlton police are getting $16K in new guns
The Houlton Police Department is getting new guns.
4 days ago
Climate mapping helps these Aroostook seed potatoes travel thousands of miles
The Wood Prairie Family Farm has to plan carefully to make sure their seed potatoes don't freeze while they are in transit.
Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts
3 days ago
Houlton police are getting $16K in new guns
The Houlton Police Department is getting new guns.
2 weeks ago
​​Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 19, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 19, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023, including the following.
2 weeks ago
Police investigating device at abandoned New Sweden home
Aroostook law enforcement are investigating an allegedly suspicious device found at an abandoned home in New Sweden.
4 weeks ago
Aroostook County Jail scores perfect marks on biennial inspection
When it comes to running a tight ship, staff at the Aroostook County Jail has once again risen to the challenge.
1 month ago
Linneus man arrested for home break-in
A man was arrested Monday evening after breaking into a person’s home in Linneus.
1 month ago
​​Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 5-11, 2022
The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 5-11, including the following.
Sports Browse Sports
6 days ago
Undefeated Southern Aroostook boys top Fort Kent
It was a Warriors vs. Warriors matchup Saturday when Southern Aroostook and Fort Kent met in the St. John Valley.
6 days ago
Southern Aroostook girls edge out Fort Kent
The Southern Aroostook Warrior girls narrowly defeated the Fort Kent Warrior girls 49-45 during a nailbiter Saturday in Fort Kent. 
7 days ago
John Bapst icemen shoot out Presque Isle in overtime
Presque Isle will have an opportunity for a rematch with John Bapst next month.
7 days ago
Cami Shields of Southern Aroostook scores 1,000th basketball point
Cami Shield follows in the footsteps of her father and two uncles in reaching the basketball career milestone.
1 week ago
The other shooting pastime
The elevated challenge gave even more excitement and satisfaction when my chosen weapon went “click,” rather than “bang.”
3 weeks ago
Presque Isle boys soar past Houlton
A dominating effort on the offensive and defensive glass proved to be the difference in Wednesday night’s battle between the Presque Isle and Houlton boys basketball teams.
Business News Browse Business News
6 days ago
Woollard Family Creations featured at Wintergreen in February
Wintergreen Arts Center will feature the artwork of Jeremy and Mary Woollard during the month of February. The opening reception of their show, Woollard Family Creations, will be held on Feb. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m., during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.
6 days ago
Grant-writing seminar to assist non-profits obtain funding
As part of its 60th anniversary celebration in 2023, Presque Isle Historical Society is once again offering a comprehensive but affordable grant-writing workshop for the area.  The workshop is being offered on Saturday, Feb. 25 and is only $75 per person.
1 week ago
Aroostook CA$H Coalition will prepare taxes again
The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will be preparing taxes again this year starting Feb. 8. IRS tax law certified volunteers will be available to provide free tax preparation and financial checkups for low- to middle-income households earning less than $58,000 by appointment only.
1 week ago
PITC program spotlight: business technology
Presque Isle High School senior Jack Hallett is a second-year student in the business technology program at Presque Isle Tech Center. Participating in the business technology program has helped Hallett choose a career path after graduation.
1 week ago
Presque Isle Historical Society names ‘Director of the Year’
Presque Isle Historical Society is very pleased to announce that Steve Sweetser has been named “Director of the Year.” Sweetser was presented with a plaque at a special meeting of Presque Isle Historical Society’s Board of Directors on Jan. 12.
2 weeks ago
Probus Club learns about local farming
Local agricultural producer Todd Winslow spoke to PROBUS members at the December meeting on the subject of Maine agriculture. 
State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News
4 months ago
Cote leaves MSP feeling a sense of satisfaction
Col. John Cote has only one regret after spending 33 years in law enforcement, but it is an issue his successor will likely deal with for many years to come.
4 months ago
Northern Maine Republican candidates discuss need for change at grand opening of campaign office in Fort Kent
The need for change in Augusta was the primary focus of Republican candidates who spoke at a grand opening of the Fort Kent party headquarters on Friday, Sept. 23. 
11 months ago
Glowa travels to Presque Isle to build support for campaign
Gubernatorial candidate John Glowa said that he wants to spur government reform that truly creates a system of, by and for the people when he visited Presque Isle City Hall.
1 year ago
Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson
A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.
Living Browse Living
4 days ago
Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023
75 Years Ago, January 22, 1948 Garage Changes Hands – Cates Motor Mart, which has been under the management of Don Wilson for the past six years, changed hands last week and, effective February 1, will be taken over by a partnership made up of Cedric Benn and Warren Gentle
4 days ago
Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 25, 2023
115 Years Ago - Jan. 23, 1908 New photographic studio opens -- A. W. Plummer, the ‘ping pong man,’ who has opened a photographic studio in the Cary block, was employed as photographer by the Associated Press at the time of the San Francisco earthquake, and has many of the original pictures taken at that time.
4 days ago
Author Pelletier delivers reading at UMPI Feb. 2
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present a special evening with award-winning author Cathie Pelletier on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in UMPI's Campus Center, when it hosts a reading and book signing focused on her latest book, “Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952.”
Opinion Browse Opinion
4 days ago
Get the prescription facts straight
To the editor: Let’s tell it like it is. Being an insulin-dependent diabetic, I take four shots of insulin a day.  To date I am paying $70 a month for my insulin.  I have read and heard on TV that the maximum out-of-pocket cost for insulin for Medicare patients or those over 65 will only be $35 per month.  
4 days ago
Local military aviation crashes
Presque Isle played an important role in the defense of the nation from the beginning of World War II through the Cold War Era. It was the last base before military aircraft left the continental U.S. for the European theater.  
7 days ago
Investing in the future of Aroostook County
Growing up in Aroostook County, I learned that when we work together and lend a helping hand, we can make our community a better place. 
  • County Candids Browse County Candids
    6 months ago
    A look at the Houlton Peanut Carnival parade
    The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department held its annual  Peanut Carnival Parade through downtown Houlton Tuesday, Aug.
    1 year ago
    Summertime Splash
    NEW LIMERICK, Maine — Kenneth McCrary, 8, jumps into the water at Drew’s Lake in New Limerick.
    2 years ago
    Ducks on a winter pond
    Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.
    2 years ago
    When life hands you snow…
    A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.
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  • Crown Politics Browse Crown Politics
    3 months ago
    Aroostook voters support LePage, Poliquin
    Aroostook County voters skewed largely Republican in statewide races on Election Day.
    3 months ago
    Presque Isle voter turnout was more than expected for the 2022 midterm election
    Presque Isle voters had a steady turnout at the polls during Nov. 8’s midterm elections.
    3 months ago
    Fort Fairfield elects new town councilors, school board member
    Two new town councilors and a new school board member will help Fort Fairfield determine its future in the new year.
    3 months ago
    Bagley, Theriault win city council seats in competitive local races
    Next year's Caribou City Council will include a new member and a longtime councilor thanks to Tuesday's election.
    Pets Browse Pets
    4 days ago
    Feathered friends are a treat
    Winter is the perfect time to feed the wild birds and the squirrels.  My husband has done this for years. He puts up four or five feeders along with suet bars and hangs these in front of the windows. It is great entertainment for us to watch and our pup loves to watch as well.  
    4 days ago
    Remembering DeeDee
    I know many of you have followed DeeDee’s story. DeeDee had leukemia and was under vet care for the past few weeks. Early one recent morning, she lost her battle with leukemia. 
    2 weeks ago
    Life with Odie, Part 2
    When I wrote the first story of our dog Odie, I didn’t know that I would write a Part 2, but there were so many more stories that I decided more of this little dog’s story needed to be told.
    What's Happening This Week Browse What's Happening This Week
    8 months ago
    What’s Happening This Week: June 8-14, 2022
    Here's what's happening this week.
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